Philosophy and Political Engagement - Reflection in the Public Sphere Fives AllynPevná vazba
Philosophy and Political Engagement - Reflection in the Public Sphere Fives AllynPevná vazba Do philosophers have a responsibility to their society that is distinct from their responsibility to it as…
Specifikacia Philosophy and Political Engagement - Reflection in the Public Sphere Fives AllynPevná vazba
Philosophy and Political Engagement - Reflection in the Public Sphere Fives AllynPevná vazba
Do philosophers have a responsibility to their society that is distinct from their responsibility to it as citizens? These questions are posed by leading international scholars working in the fields of moral and political philosophy. This edited volume explores both what type of contribution philosophy can make and what type of reasoning is appropriate when addressing public matters now.
The contributions to this volume analyse issues raised in practical ethics, including abortion, embryology, and assisted suicide. Each contribution also investigates the central issue of how to combine critical, rational analysis with a commitment to politically relevant public engagement. They consider the role of ethical commitment in the philosophical analysis of contemporary political issues, and engage with matters of public policy such as poverty, the arts, meaningful work, as well as the